Ostrich-Mini-Spey-Plumes

Ostrich Mini Spey Hackle is unique. These ostrich body
feathers tiny replicas of the giant tail plumes that are used to decorate
hats, Intruders and Alec Jackson Ostrich Chenille fly bodies. But,
they average 3 1/2" - 4" in total length and have fluffy, water absorbent
barbuals that average slightly over an inch long. Barbuals have strong
tapered shafts as do the feathers themselves. Feather stems are strong
and pliable and can be wound as collar hackle or palmered as spey type
hackle. Feathers can be wound from the tip or butt and can be wound
whole or with one side stripped off. Having this versatility gives
tiers a wide range of applications for widely varied effects from densely
packed to thin and wispy. Barbuals can be trimmed from the feather and
applied like hair wings on standard size summer flies and the effect is like
a cross between calf tail and marabou. Colors can be mixed for striking
effects. Colors are strong and vibrant. Approximately eight
feathers per package.